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Autoscope TechnologiesAATC +0.88%70 Debt-to-Equity is 0.15 as of Jun. 2026, which is 67% above its 10-year median of 0.09. GuruFocus rates AATC with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.12 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,233 Hardware companies, Autoscope Technologies ranks better than 65.74% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Autoscope Technologies's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
AATC'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.09 Max: 0.15
Current: 0.15
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Autoscope Technologies was 0.15. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.09.
AATC's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 65.74% of 2233
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.28
vs AATC: 0.15
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Autoscope Technologies Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Autoscope Technologies Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Autoscope Technologies's Debt-to-Equity can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
AATC vs TRCK, MIND, ASTC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Autoscope Technologies's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Autoscope Technologies Debt-to-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Autoscope Technologies's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Autoscope Technologies's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Autoscope Technologies (AATC) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.15 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Autoscope Technologies and its competitors. This is 67% above median its historical median of 0.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Autoscope Technologies ranks #765 out of 2233 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 34.3%.
Is Autoscope Technologies' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Autoscope Technologies' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.15 is 67% above median its 10-year median of 0.09. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Autoscope Technologies' value of 0.15 is 46.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Autoscope Technologies ranks #765 out of 2233 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Autoscope Technologies has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Autoscope Technologies' Debt-to-Equity compare to TRCK and MIND?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Autoscope Technologies ranks #765 out of 2233 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Autoscope Technologies in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Autoscope Technologies' value of 0.15 is 46.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.09 vs. the industry median of 0.28, Autoscope Technologies has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for a Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Hardware companies is 0.28, based on 2,233 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Autoscope Technologies's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.15 is 46.4% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Autoscope Technologies and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Autoscope Technologies's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.15, which is 67% above median its own 10-year median of 0.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Autoscope Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Autoscope Technologies (AATC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.12, compared to a current price of $5.71 — trading 11.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.15, which is 67% above median its 10-year median of 0.09 and 46.4% below the Hardware industry median of 0.28. Autoscope Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Autoscope Technologies (AATC), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.15 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Autoscope Technologies (AATC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Autoscope Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.71 is trading 11.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.12.
GuruFocus considers Autoscope Technologies to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AATC:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.15 (67% above median its 10-year median of 0.09)
GF Value™: $5.12 vs. price of $5.71 (11.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.4% below the Hardware median (#765 of 2233)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AATC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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